by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SHU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SHU among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #110 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 110 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Connecticut | 3 of 16 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 22 of 91 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at SHU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sacred Heart University conferred 51 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
SHU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SHU earn a median of $52,614 a year. This is lower than $72,743, the median for all majors at SHU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SHU, general biology students accumulate a median of $23,250 in student loans. This is below $25,811, the typical median for all majors at SHU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,960 | $50,084 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
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Among recent graduates, 8% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at SHU are White. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SHU granted 51 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%).
